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Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5531

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2019

This bill prohibits discrimination against survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault in the sale or rental of housing and other related real estate activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 5531

Bill HR 5531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5531 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019.  Bill HR 5531's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5531

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5531

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Crime victims
- Crimes against women
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Housing discrimination
- Housing finance and home ownership
- Real estate business
- Sex offenses

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5531

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2019
To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault under the Fair Housing Act.
Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2019

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